Morses Pond beach will be closed all day on Thursday, August 10 due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
Water samples tested this week show extremely high levels of coliform. These results mean that there may be intestinal parasites and pathogens in pond water that could cause health problems for humans and animals.
Morses Pond is tested every week for coliform; this is the first test this summer that the pond failed. Health officials say the cause of this failed result is mostly likely due to the heavy rains and flooding that Wellesley experienced this week.
Further water testing will be conducted during the next few days to help determine if the beach can reopen for the remainder of this season. Morses Pond beach is scheduled to stay open this summer until Sunday, August 20.
Swimming in other areas of the pond are also discouraged. Pet owners should also try to keep dogs out of the water.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Wellesley Health Department at 781-235-0135.